NEET MDS Cut Off 2025: Expected Cut-Off Scores, Tie-Break Rules & Qualifying Criteria
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NEET MDS 2025 exam was successfully conducted on 19th April, 2025 and aspirants are now awaiting the NEET MDS Cut Off 2025 list to be released on the official website soon. Candidates who scored above the qualifying cut off will reserve their seats for the MDS admission in the government and private colleges in India. The official NEET MDS Cut Off 2025 has not been released yet. It is anticipated that NBE will publish the cut off list a week before the release of NEET MDS Result 2025.
The NEET MDS results will be declared on 19th May, hence you can expect the official cut off release in between 10 to 12 May 2025. Till the official NEET MDS Cut Off 2025 release on the authentic portal of NBE, students can check the Expected Cut-Off Scores, Tie-Break Rules & Qualifying Criteria from this post.
NEET MDS Cut Off 2025
The NEET MDS Cut Off is the minimum marks required by candidates to get a seat in government, private, and deemed universities. In all there are 6501 MDS seats in India of which 50% All India Quota seats and 50% state quota seats, private and deemed universities, and ESIC. The NEET MDS Cut Off 2025 is of two types:
- Qualifying Cut-Off: Minimum marks required to be considered eligible. Those who scored above the qualifying cut off are eligible to take part in the NEET MDS Counselling.
- Admission Cut-Off: Minimum marks required to get a seat in a specific college. The admission cut off depends on the competition for a specific college and branch.
The NEET MDS Cut Off is different for different categories. Candidates as per their category should check whether they score above the qualifying cut off. They must use their login details to download the official cut off list expected to be released in the first week of may 2025. Applicants must also check the official website frequently to get latest updates on NEET MDS exam 2025.
Read More: Government MDS Seats in India
NEET MDS Cut Off 2025: Key Highlights
Particulars |
Details |
Exam Conducted by |
National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
Expected Cut-Off Date |
May 2025 |
Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Total Marks |
960 |
Total MDS Seats |
Approx. 6,200 (Govt. + Pvt. Colleges) |
Cut-Off Type |
Qualifying & Admission Cut-Off |
Validity of Score |
1 Year |
Read More: NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card Released
Expected NEET MDS Cut Off 2025 (Category-wise)
Category |
Expected Percentile |
Expected Cut-Off Marks (Out of 960) |
General (UR) |
50th |
270 - 280 |
SC/ST |
40th |
230 - 240 |
OBC |
40th |
230 - 240 |
UR-PwD |
45th |
250 - 260 |
SC/ST/OBC-PwD |
40th |
230 - 240 |
Note: These are tentative figures and subject to change based on the exam's difficulty level and number of candidates.
NEET MDS Previous Year Cut off Trends
Understanding past trends helps in estimating the cut-off:
Year |
Category |
Percentile |
Cut-Off Marks (Out of 960) |
2024 |
General (UR) |
50th |
272 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40th |
238 |
|
UR-PwD |
45th |
255 |
|
2023 |
General (UR) |
50th |
263 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40th |
227 |
|
UR-PwD |
45th |
246 |
|
2022 |
General (UR) |
50th |
259 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40th |
227 |
|
UR-PwD |
45th |
243 |
|
2021 |
General (UR) |
50th |
259 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40th |
227 |
|
UR-PwD |
45th |
243 |
|
2020 |
General (UR) |
50th |
286 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40th |
250 |
|
UR-PwD |
45th |
268 |
Read More: New NEET MDS Exam Pattern 2025
How to Check NEET MDS Cut Off 2025?
Follow the step by step process written below:
- Visit the official website: natboard.edu.in
- Click on the “Examinations” tab and further on the “NEET MDS” tab.
- Now locate the cut off notification titled, “NEET MDS 2025 Cut Off Scores” or similar.
- Click on the download option. The NEET MDS Cut off 2025 will be downloaded to your device in the pdf format.
- Check your qualifying cut off marks and percentile category wise.
- Save the copy for future reference.
Factors Affecting NEET MDS Cut Off 2025
The cut off changes every year as the factors it depends upon also changes. Several factors affect the NEET MDS Cut off, of which the main factors are:
- Number of candidates attempting the paper.
- Exam difficulty level.
- Total number of MDS seats available.
- Category of the applicants.
- Category-wise reservation norms
- Performance of candidates
New Tie Breaking Rules for NEET MDS 2025
In case two or more candidates scored the same marks, the authorities will then consider the following criteria to break the tie:
- The one who scored higher marks in the exam.
- Candidates who have made less incorrect responses in part B will be given preference.
- The one who has the least number of wrong answers in the overall paper.
- Candidates older in age will get preference.
These tie breaking rules are made to ensure fairness and a transparent ranking system.
NEET MDS Counselling 2025
The NEET MDS Counselling will start after the release of the results and merit list based on the NEET MDS Cut off marks 2025. The qualified candidates will register their names in the counselling rounds. Aspirants to take part in the counselling sessions must first register on the MCC official website. They must lock their college preferences. The authorities after reviewing the choices locked by applicants and the availability of seats in the college will allot seats to eligible candidates. Candidates needs to present the documents for verification and pay the admission fees to get admission to their granted college.
We will update you with the official NEET MDS Cut off 2025 when released on the official website. Till then keep coming to our website, NEETCoachingSikar, to know the latest news on NEET MDS 2025.
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